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Blue quartz and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.26-3.36   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Blue quartz and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz and Axinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Blue quartz and Axinite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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